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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1935

113 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 4 of 6

At the Show Too Much Effluvia

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 2

"I was at the Easter Show wunst," said Crabhole Jimmy, "an' like a coat, took the missus with me on our oneymoon. First I tried 'er in ther…

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Telegraphic News Sydney, 2 p.m. Record Show Attendance

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 26 April 1935 · page 2

The aggregate attendance at the Royal Show, which concluded last night, was 733,516, being an increase of 130,893 as compared with last…

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Beauty When You Show Your Ears

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 4

When making up, don’t forget your [?]please or they will look odd and unhealthy. I find that lipstick is the best make-up for the ears. Put [?]…

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“Family Harmony” Promising Show Had Poor Support

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 2

The Queanbeyan Musical and Dramatic Society deserved better public support for its production. “Family Harmony,” which had its premiere at…

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TOOTH & Co. Limited Kent and Waverley Breweries Sydney Exhibit at Royal Easter Show 1935

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 30 April 1935 · page 3

The working models displayed in Tooth’s exhibit illustrated bow beer is made. The glass vessels used in the exhibit were the largest which have…

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Next Week’s Flower Show Church of England Effort

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 2

On Wednesday and Thursday next the Church of England at Queanbeyan will hold its flower show, and the magnificent display at the Methodist…

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Tooth & Co., Limited Kent and Waverley Breweries, Sydney Exhibit at R.a.s. Easter Show

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 1

The working models displayed in Tooth's exhibit displayed how beer is made. The glass vessels used in the exhibit were the largest which…

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“Flowers Are the Smiles of God” Glories of the Garden at Church of England Flower Show Magnificent Display of Blooms Rewards Organisers

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 May 1935 · page 1

“Flowers are the smiles of God,” quoted Rev. E. T. Chapman, Razing round him at the glorious blooms at the Church of England Flower Show which was opened at the Queanbeyan Parish Hall on Wednesday. “God must have…

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Great Display Queanbeyan Poultry Club’s Show Opened To-day

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 May 1935 · page 1

Though the numbers fell short of last year’s record show the Queanbeyan Poultry and Pigeon Club’s annual show, which opened at the Showground…

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Quality Was High in Most Classes Fine Birds Exhibited at Queanbeyan Poultry and Pigeon Club’s Show G. A. Harrigan Takes Championship

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 17 May 1935 · page 2

Exhibiting a black Orpington cockerel which, in the opinion of the judge /Mr. V. Hooper), was a faultless specimen of the breed, Mr. G. A. Harrigan carried off the championship of the Queanbeyan Poultry and Pigeon…

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Blandon Wins Feather-weight Title Exhibition for Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 May 1935 · page 3

Merv. Blandon (8.111,), former bantam —weight champion of Australia, Queanbeyan’s particular fistic star, took the feather—weight title from Joe…

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Show Slipping

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 4 June 1935 · page 6

At a meeting of the Show committee at Moss Vale one member put forward a scheme for a permanent secretary. He suggested a young,…

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Home James ! Griffith’s Exhibition of Rugby League Queanbeyan Badly Beaten (By “Front Row”)

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 4 June 1935 · page 2

The old story about the longest way round being the shortest way home doesn’t mean a thing to “Burly” James,…

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Women’s Hockey Country Week Carnival

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 14 June 1935 · page 2

Although losing most of their matches the Canberra team played well and has been credited with being the most improved combination. Miss…

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Inquest Held Up Sensation in “Shark” Mystery Coroner to Show Cause SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 18 June 1935 · page 1

There was a sensational development in the inquest upon a human a[?]m, disgorged by a shark at the Coogee Aquarium, when Mr. Justice…

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Permanent Bar at Show-ground

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 1

The President of the Queanbeyan P. and A. Association (Mr. John Morrison), while attending the recent conference of the show societies at…

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Queanbeyan Show February 28 AND 29 Next Year Canberra’s Alternative

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 28 June 1935 · page 2

Queanbeyan P. & A. Association’s Show next year will be held on February 28 and 29. Those dates were allocated Queanbeyan at a…

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Used Motor Car Show

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 3

England new has its used Car Motor Show which is staged annually at the Agricultural Hall, London. At this show well-known motor dealers…

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Cowes 100-Mile Race Williamson’s Brilliant Exhibition Olympic Tyres Again Triumphant

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 9 July 1935 · page 3

The outstanding performance of the Light Car Club of Australia’s winter 100-miles - race at Cowes on King’s Birthday was the brilliant exhibition…

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Show Rain Risks

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 12 July 1935 · page 1

Mr. H. Rauch, one of the Shoal haven A. and H. Association's delegates to the South Soast and Tablelands' Union, at last meeting, held at…

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